intrinsic objects
[ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: intrinsic objects
objetos intrínsecos
1. In linguistics and philosophy, objects that are semantically or conceptually inherent to the meaning of a verb, rather than separate entities acted upon
In the phrase 'to sing a song,' the song is considered an intrinsic object because singing inherently involves a song
Na frase 'cantar uma música', a música é considerada um objeto intrínseco porque cantar inerentemente envolve uma música
2. Objects whose properties or characteristics are essential and fundamental to their nature, independent of external circumstances
The roundness of a circle is an intrinsic object property that does not depend on its location or surroundings
A circularidade de um círculo é uma propriedade de objeto intrínseco que não depende de sua localização ou ambiente
3. In phenomenology and metaphysics, entities whose essence exists independently of observer perception or external relationships
Philosophers debate whether color is an intrinsic object property or depends on the observer
Filósofos debatem se a cor é uma propriedade de objeto intrínseca ou depende do observador
This is primarily an academic and philosophical term used in linguistics, metaphysics, and semantic studies. It is more common in formal educational contexts in both Brazil and Portugal than in everyday conversation. The concept is particularly important in Aristotelian philosophy and modern linguistic theory, reflecting Western philosophical traditions studied in universities across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
intrinsic to the nature of
inherent in the object itself
essential properties of the object
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